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Hello Friday!  It's June 30, and we’re tracking today’s top stories: BNP Paribas faces e-Yuan questions from Washington insiders, China has $3 trillion of hidden currency reserves, de-dollarization is a myth, Iran's Call of Duty, and much more...

 

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Featured Story

 

🎯BNP Paribas Scrutinized Over China's Digital Yuan Work: The bank is facing inquiries from Washington politicians regarding its involvement with Beijing's e-yuan project. Bloomberg  

 

Top Stories

 

🌍 China's $3 Trillion 'Hidden' Currency Reserve: China's reserves, influential in projects like the Belt and Road Initiative, are more substantial than some believe. Bloomberg

 

🌍 De-Dollarization Myth: The dollar's dominance in the economy is solid and is expected to continue. National Review

 

🌍 'Iran's Call of Duty' Targets US, NATO: The game, aiming to generate significant income, focuses on bringing down the free world. PC Gamer

 

🌍 Biden's Iran Envoy Suspended Over Security Concerns: Robert Malley's security clearance was revoked without widespread communication within the State Department. CNN

 

🌍 Dutch Follow US in Chip Export Restrictions: The Netherlands announces export curbs on advanced semiconductor equipment, in line with U.S. pressure against China. CNBC

 

🌍 EU Aims to Tax Sanctioned Russian Central Bank Assets: EU leaders plan to impose a windfall tax on profits from Russian central bank assets for Ukraine's reconstruction. Bloomberg

 

🌍 TSMC Victim of LockBit Cyberattack: The world's largest contract chipmaker confirmed a data breach following a cyberattack by the LockBit ransomware gang. TechCrunch

 

🌍 Ukrainian Oligarch Holds UK 'Golden Visa': Pavel Fuks, under investigation for fraud, was granted a special visa for wealthy individuals in 2012. Guardian

 

🌍 Mexican Militia Founder Killed: Hipólito Mora, who organized local militias against criminal threats, was killed by armed attackers. El Pais

 

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IN THE NEWS

Russia & China

 

🐉 Resistance to US Imports of Refined Russian Oil Grows NY Times

 

🐉 Russian Steel Tycoon Shifts Holdings from Cyprus to Abu Dhabi Bloomberg

 

🐉 New Chinese Law Heightens Risks for American Companies in China WSJ

 

🐉 ASML Faces New Dutch Restrictions on Chip Equipment Exports to China Bloomberg

Corruption & Financial Crime

 

💰 Bolsonaro Barred from Running for Office by Court Washington Post

 

💰 Global Struggle Against Doctor Impersonators AFP

 

💰 Ex-Pfizer Worker Arrested for Insider Trading Amid COVID Treatment Trials USA Today

 

💰 Prominent Wildlife Trafficker Extradited for Prosecution in Tanzania Interpol

 

📚 IE Insights: The Alarming Reality of Illegal Animal Trafficking Illicit Edge 📚

Cyber

 

🔒 MITRE Reveals Top 25 Most Dangerous Software Weaknesses of 2023 Hacker News

 

🔒 Russian Military Satellite Communications Disabled by Cyberattack Washington Post

 

🔒 FBI Establishes National Database to Counteract 'Swatting' NBC News

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